Our Origins
Fifth Edition
13 December 2019
AN EMPHASIS ON THE EXCITING THINGS STUDENTS CAN DO WITH AN ANTHROPOLOGY DEGREE
New “Anthropology at Work” features in the text showcase anthropologists and former anthropology majors describing what makes their work so exciting and how anthropology informs their professional lives. Most of these text features are accompanied by videos that highlight how these people went from being introductory anthropology students to doing the fascinating work they do now. These are perfect for instructors who want to help students see the value and applications of an anthropology degree.
THE MOST CUTTING-EDGE COVERAGE OF WHERE THE DISCIPLINE IS TODAY
Larsen covers the most recent research and discoveries in the field, ensuring students appreciate the dynamic, ever-evolving nature of the discipline. The Fifth Edition features new and expanded coverage in areas students are most interested in, including health and medicine, genetic tracing and the major discoveries that help fill in the story of human evolution. These include coverage of Homo naledi dating and interpretation; new evidence for the emergence of the earliest modern humans and new research into Neandertal DNA.
A CONSISTENT DEMONSTRATION OF HOW ANTHROPOLOGY MATTERS IN STUDENTS’ LIVES
“Anthropology Matters” features in the text—eight of which include accompanying videos—spotlight high-interest topics like the concept of race, the spread of Ebola and what genomic research can tell us about ourselves. These features and videos engage students and help them draw connections between anthropology concepts and the world they inhabit.
TOOLS TO HELP STUDENTS MASTER THE SCIENCE OF ANTHROPOLOGY AND BETTER PREPARE FOR LECTURE
InQuizitive strengthens students’ understanding of the key concepts in the course. The updated and expanded questions and activities in InQuizitive draw upon the stunning, precise visuals from the text and many of the questions-and-answer feedback include animations. These animations, along with real-world video clips, help explicate tricky subjects for students and bring the text content to life.
New “Anthropology at Work” features in the text showcase anthropologists and former anthropology majors describing what makes their work so exciting and how anthropology informs their professional lives. Most of these text features are accompanied by videos that highlight how these people went from being introductory anthropology students to doing the fascinating work they do now. These are perfect for instructors who want to help students see the value and applications of an anthropology degree.
THE MOST CUTTING-EDGE COVERAGE OF WHERE THE DISCIPLINE IS TODAY
Larsen covers the most recent research and discoveries in the field, ensuring students appreciate the dynamic, ever-evolving nature of the discipline. The Fifth Edition features new and expanded coverage in areas students are most interested in, including health and medicine, genetic tracing and the major discoveries that help fill in the story of human evolution. These include coverage of Homo naledi dating and interpretation; new evidence for the emergence of the earliest modern humans and new research into Neandertal DNA.
A CONSISTENT DEMONSTRATION OF HOW ANTHROPOLOGY MATTERS IN STUDENTS’ LIVES
“Anthropology Matters” features in the text—eight of which include accompanying videos—spotlight high-interest topics like the concept of race, the spread of Ebola and what genomic research can tell us about ourselves. These features and videos engage students and help them draw connections between anthropology concepts and the world they inhabit.
TOOLS TO HELP STUDENTS MASTER THE SCIENCE OF ANTHROPOLOGY AND BETTER PREPARE FOR LECTURE
InQuizitive strengthens students’ understanding of the key concepts in the course. The updated and expanded questions and activities in InQuizitive draw upon the stunning, precise visuals from the text and many of the questions-and-answer feedback include animations. These animations, along with real-world video clips, help explicate tricky subjects for students and bring the text content to life.
